Plant Selection: Right Plant, Right Place
Choosing plants that are just right for your yard is the key to landscaping in the desert. Horticulturist and Master Gardener Kirti Mathura will teach you design considerations and plant choices.
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Irrigation Maintenance, Troubleshooting & Repair
Get the basics on good maintenance practices, troubleshooting and techniques to keep your landscape irrigation system running smoothly and efficiently from Irrigation Specialist Jeff Lee.
Free
Landscape Watering
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water—in some cases as much as three-quarters—goes into our landscapes. That means watering your yard …
Free
Rain Gardens
Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.
Free
Desert Critters – Personal and Home Safety
Learn about the reptiles and critters that share our Sonoran desert home and how to live harmoniously(and safely) with these mysterious and sometimes unwelcome 'neighbors.' Presented by the Herpetological Society, we'll learn how to identify native venomous and non-venomous reptiles (i.e., Rattlesnakes, Gila Monsters) and other creatures (i.e., scorpions, spiders;) Tips for keeping desert critters out of your house; Securing …
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Take Control of your Landscape Watering
There are many ways to save water in your landscape. Proper watering will keep your plants healthy and beautiful all year. In this two-part class discover how much water your plants need and how often they need it, then practice programming a real irrigation controller!
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Healthy Soil = Happy Plants
Drab to Fab BeforeA productive garden begins with good soil! Creating a healthy soil for your garden is key to long term plant success. Good soil improves the vigor of your plants and reduces the need for excessive watering. Pam Perry, gardening educator and enthusiast, will walk you through the steps to improving your soil condition. Register at: 623.930.3760 or greenliving@glendaleaz.com
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New Ways To Reduce & Reuse
73Follow the journey of your recyclables, from the point of pick-up to the process of becoming new again!Class will feature a behind-the-scenes video of recycling in action at the Materials Recovery Facility, as well as an introduction to creative projects for re-using wooden shipping pallets.
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Landscape Watering
Learn how to properly water your landscape to save time and increase the health and beauty of your plants. There are a number of ways to save water in your landscape, and there are some very good reasons to do so. Over half of household water—in some cases as much as three-quarters—goes into our landscapes. That means watering your yard …
Free
Rain Gardens
Learn how to design an earth-friendly yard using simple earthworks and low-water-use plants. This class is free but you must register as space is limited. Please register by following this link.
Free
Simple Cents Home Efficiency
Drab to Fab BeforeAre you interested in learning some simple tips on ways to improve your home’s energy and water efficiency? If so, this class is for you. Simple Cents Home Efficiency will offer you simple ways to save energy, water, and money in your home. Glendale Residents that attend the class will receive free energy- and water- efficiency devices!* *classes and devices …
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Trees for Small Arid Yards
73How big is the cute baby tree in your yard going to get? A tree that will get too big for it's location will lead to damage of surrounding foundations and sidewalks, neighbor disputes, and eventually the huge cost of removal. This class is intended to give options beyond the most common BIG shade trees. 28 di erent species will be …
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